Acer TravelMate 530 User Manual

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate28English you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then closeand latch the display.When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open thedisplay; then slide and release the power switch.Note: If the sleep indicator is off, the computer has enteredHibernation mode and turned off. If the power indicator is off butthe sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode.In both cases, press and release the power switch to turn thecomputer back on. Note that the computer may enter Hibernationmode after it is in Sleep mode for a period of time.What to bring to short meetingsA fully charged battery runs the computer for about 3 hours undermost circumstances. If your meeting is shorter than that, you probablydo not need to bring anything with you other than the computer.What to bring to long meetingsIf your meeting will last longer than 3 hours or if your battery is notfully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plugin your computer in the meeting room.If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce thedrain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press Fn-F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using thecomputer. To resume, open the display (if closed); then press andrelease the power switch.Taking the computer home“when you are traveling from your office to your home or vice versa”Preparing the computerAfter disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow thesesteps to prepare the computer for the trip home:• Check if you have removed all media, diskettes and compact discs,from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage thedrive head.